Abstract

For LGBTQ newcomer youth lacking support at home and in school, youth-serving organizations provide various services and socialization that can effectively address their challenges. In a two stage content analysis, this study explored LGBTQ newcomer inclusivity in 39 youth-serving organizations in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as programs and services offered to this subpopulation specifically. Stage 1 findings demonstrate that few organizations displayed inclusion of, and supports for, LGBTQ newcomers. Stage 2 findings show that programs and services offered to this subpopulation can be categorized into four themes: cultural and linguistic sensitivity, skills development and education, socialization and community connections, and health and well-being. Recommendations for best practices are discussed.

摘要

对于在家庭和学校缺乏支持的LGBTQ新移民年轻人来说，青年服务组织可以有效地应对挑战，提供各种服务和社交活动。在两个阶段的内容分析中，本研究在多伦多和温哥华的39个青年服务组织中探索了LGBTQ新移民的包容性，以及专门为该亚人群提供的计划和服务。第一阶段的调查结果表明，几乎没有组织显示出包含并支持LGBTQ新移民。第二阶段的调查结果表明，为该亚人群提供的计划和服务可以分为四个主题：文化和语言敏感性，技能开发和教育，社会化和社区联系以及健康与福祉。讨论了有关最佳做法的建议。